A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.2 / 100
1978Drama / Horror1h 47m
MAGIC
“A terrifying love story.”
A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart.
Above the Line
Richard Attenborough·DirectorWilliam Goldman·ScreenplayWilliam Goldman·NovelVictor J. Kemper·Director of PhotographyJerry Goldsmith·Original Music ComposerJohn Bloom·Editor
Cast
Anthony Hopkins·Corky Withers/Fats (voice)Ann-Margret·Peggy Ann SnowBurgess Meredith·Ben GreeneEd Lauter·DukeE.J. André·MerlinJerry Houser·Cab DriverDavid Ogden Stiers·George TodsonLillian Randolph·SadieJoe Lowry·Club M.C.Robert Hackman·Father
Full Crew(30 credits)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Richard Attenborough·DirectorMike Haley·First Assistant DirectorFrançois Moullin·Second Assistant DirectorArne Schmidt·First Assistant Director
Writing· 2
William Goldman·ScreenplayWilliam Goldman·Novel
Camera· 2
Victor J. Kemper·Director of PhotographyRobert C. Thomas·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
John Bloom·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Jerry Goldsmith·Original Music ComposerJonathan Bates·Sound EditorJohn H. Bolz·Sound MixerGerry Humphreys·ADR MixerLarry Jost·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 8
Richard Lawrence·Art DirectionTerence Marsh·Production DesignRuth Myers·Costume DesignShirlee Strahm·CostumerJohn Franco Jr.·Set DecorationLee Harman·Makeup ArtistRobert Laden·Makeup ArtistHallie Smith-Simmons·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
C.O. Erickson·Executive ProducerRichard P. Levine·ProducerJoseph E. Levine·ProducerJane Feinberg·CastingMike Fenton·Casting
Other Departments· 3
Gregory J. Barnett·Stunt CoordinatorCherie·HairstylistMona Orr·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
77.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$24M
ROI 240%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Whimsical
Composition
Centered
Era
2020s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“The movie poster depicts a group of animated characters in front of a treehouse. An older man with glasses and a brown sweater stands to the left, while a young”
Key Elements
TreehouseWheelbarrowOrangesDucksLadder
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Bright
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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